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Neurocriminology: implications for the punishment, prediction and prevention of criminal behaviour

2013; Nature Portfolio; Volume: 15; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1038/nrn3640

1471-0048

Andrea L. Glenn, Adrian Raine,

Deception detection and forensic psychology

The neurobiological basis of violence and criminal behaviour is increasingly being recognized. Glenn and Raine review recent 'neurocriminology' studies and discuss whether and how this emerging field may influence the punishment, prediction and prevention of criminal behaviour. Criminal behaviour and violence are increasingly viewed as worldwide public health problems. A growing body of knowledge shows that criminal behaviour has a neurobiological basis, and this has intensified judicial interest in the potential application of neuroscience to criminal law. It also gives rise to important questions. What are the implications of such application for predicting future criminal behaviour and protecting society? Can it be used to prevent violence? And what are the implications for the way offenders are punished?